Thanks DBZ220 - That's the kind of info I was looking for...so in a nutshell, it's basically the same knife with improvements.

I'll definitely think hard about picking one up. I am currently working on getting a 2nd original BM AFCK so I can give one to each of my sons one day, providing I don't lose or break one, and I have a EMERSON CQC-7 TANTO 3.3" B-T COMBO on an email notification list with a distibutor where I found it for a very good price when they get back in stock.

ETA: Can you help better explain "the wave" feature to me? If I understand correctly, it helps deploy the blade when the knife is drawn from the pocket? I've never used it and ask - is this truly helpful?